It is generally best to write out numbers
from zero to one hundred
in nontechnical writing. In scientific and technical writing, the prevailing style is to write out numbers under ten. While there are exceptions to these rules, your predominant concern should be expressing numbers consistently.
How do you know when to spell out numbers?
The general rule is that you should
spell out numbers one to one hundred
, and use digits for anything higher than that. Also hyphenate numbers that that are made up of two words (“thirty-seven”). You should also spell out other round numbers like “thousand,” “hundred thousand,” “billion,” and “trillion.”
When should I write numbers as words?
In general, words should be used for
numbers from zero through nine
, and numerals should be used from 10 onwards. This is true for both cardinal numbers (e.g., two, 11) and ordinal numbers (e.g., second, 11
th
). However, there are some important exceptions to this rule.
Do you spell out numbers in professional writing?
In business writing, a generally accepted rule is
to spell out numbers from one to nine and use numerals for 10 and above
. Some organisations change at 11 rather than 10. Numerals are usually used in scientific and technical writing, and increasingly I am seeing some organisations use numerals in all documents.
Do you spell out numbers under 10 AP?
Generally speaking, we follow the guidelines outlined in the AP Stylebook. In body copy, we prefer to spell out numbers one through nine, and
use numerals for numbers 10 and greater
. This is true of ordinal numbers, as well. Spell out first to ninth, and capture 10th or greater with numerals.
Should you spell out numbers in a resume?
Capitalize all proper nouns
. When expressing numbers, write out all numbers between one and nine (i.e., one, five, seven), but use numerals for all numbers 10 and above (i.e., 10, 25, 108).
What is the rule for writing numbers?
A simple rule for using numbers in writing is that
small numbers ranging from one to ten
(or one to nine, depending on the style guide) should generally be spelled out. Larger numbers (i.e., above ten) are written as numerals.
Do you write numbers in words in essays?
Basic numbers
Numbers up to nine should always be written in words
, anything higher than nine can be written in numerals. Alternatively, some guides suggest that if you can write the number in two words or fewer then use words rather than numerals.
Do you spell out numbers in email?
It is generally
best to write out numbers from zero to one hundred
in nontechnical writing. In scientific and technical writing, the prevailing style is to write out numbers under ten.
How do you write big numbers?
When writing or reading a large number,
begin at the left with the largest group, and proceed to the right
. For instance, 7,482 is read as seven thousand, four hundred, eighty-two.
Should I spell out eleven?
Recommendations to spell or not to spell a number differ from style book to style book. Many, for example, advise spelling
numbers 1-10
and using numerals for eleven and up.
Can you end a sentence with a number in AP style?
Spell out whole numbers up to (and including) one hundred when followed by hundred, thousand, hundred thousand, million, billion
, and so on (e.g., eight hundred, 12,908, three hundred thousand, twenty-seven trillion). Alternative rule: Spell out whole numbers up to (and including) nine, and use numerals for the rest.
Are ages spelled out Chicago style?
Q. Which is the proper spelling of a generic age: 30s and 40s or 30's and 40's? A.
Chicago's preferred style is thirties and forties
, but if you need to use numerals, we recommend leaving out the apostrophes.
How do you stylize numbers?
Write out rankings first to ninth
, then use numerals. Do not use superscript for “st”, “nd”, “rd” and “th”. A sequence of numbers should use the same format for both, which should follow the higher number. Do not use abbreviations of “numbers”, such as “no” or “nos”.
How do I spell check my resume?
It is correct to
spell resume with accents (résumé)
or without accent marks (resume). The most common form ignores the dashes. Incorrect forms include: résume, resumè, resume'. The form resumé is accepted by some sources, but is inconsistent with standard spelling rules.
